S8940 Hippotherapy per session
Also known as: horse therapy, equine-assisted therapy, therapeutic riding
Hippotherapy is an equine-assisted therapy where therapeutic riding of horses is used as a treatment modality to improve physical, occupational, and psychological outcomes in patients.
Clinical Context
Primarily used in pediatric rehabilitation, neuromuscular disorders, cerebral palsy, and psychological trauma. The rhythmic movement of the horse combined with the therapeutic environment provides sensorimotor stimulation.
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